36 Did the word of God begin with you? Or are you the only people it has reached?
37 Suppose some think they are prophets or have gifts of the Holy Spirit. They should agree that what I am writing to you is the Lord's command.
38 Anyone who does not recognize that will not be recognized.
39 Brothers and sisters, you should want to prophesy. And don't stop people from speaking in languages they had not known before.